Mike35
New Member
I just purchased a VPI Prime Scout and had it installed/connected to my Mac1700 by the dealer at my office. When playing it, it sounds great, particularly compared to my old Sanyo, but when I change albums I can hear a "hum" coming out of my speakers and wonder if it is impacting my playback. I am using the VPI cable that they recommend and using a Ortofon Blue cartridge.
I have done many things as suggested by the dealer and have not resolved the issue and we have it narrowed down to two things, one of which I am hoping this group can answer. He thinks because the Mac has a two pronged outlet that this has created the noise and a three prong would solve it. Has anyone experienced this with vintage stuff?
It definitely seems to be grounding issue as if I touch the bolt that holds the tone arm in and the base, I can make it go away. If anyone has experienced this with their vintage stuff, I would appreciate your input.
thanks,
Mike
I have done many things as suggested by the dealer and have not resolved the issue and we have it narrowed down to two things, one of which I am hoping this group can answer. He thinks because the Mac has a two pronged outlet that this has created the noise and a three prong would solve it. Has anyone experienced this with vintage stuff?
It definitely seems to be grounding issue as if I touch the bolt that holds the tone arm in and the base, I can make it go away. If anyone has experienced this with their vintage stuff, I would appreciate your input.
thanks,
Mike